Archives: Sustainable mining

The installation of a DELKOR Paste Thickener to treat iron ore tailings at a plant in India has resulted in significantly reduced water usage, which, in turn, results in environmental benefits for a water-stressed country.  The 15 m diameter paste thickener was ordered to increase water recovery within the process plant and increase the life[…]

In a November 2023 article entitled ‘Mining’s Green Revolution: Charting the Course Toward Decarbonisation,’ Wabtec said that it has been leading the way with decarbonising electrification solutions that allow mines to gain valuable insights into their operations and make data-driven decisions to help increase output and reduce costs. And one of the first moves by[…]

Anglo American has announced that its Minas-Rio iron ore and Barro Alto nickel mines in Brazil have been assessed against the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance’s (IRMA) comprehensive mining standard, achieving the IRMA 75 level of performance, it says reflecting Anglo American’s integrated approach to sustainability and its commitment to transparency in striving for the[…]

Ma’aden is among the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. It pioneered the mining industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, building a world-class, unique and fully integrated mining value chain. It also recognises the importance of technology and innovation in terms of[…]

In October 2023, Cummins made a big move in Europe for the future with the opening of its brand-new European Master Rebuild Centre for high horsepower engines in Krakow, Poland – the first of its kind in Europe. Cummins is offering a range of rebuild and remanufacture options at the Centre. Its Ultimate Remanufacture solution[…]

TOMRA is looking to leverage artificial intelligence as part of a plan to unlock new opportunities for mining operations using its sensor-based sorting technology. The company explained: “The ability of computer systems to mimic human thought and decision making to perform tasks that traditionally required human intelligence has played an important role in TOMRA’s sensor-based[…]

The Australian Government says it is making the BHP Olympic Dam mine, in South Australia, cleaner and creating jobs by supporting a wind farm and battery project. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is investing A$99 million ($64 million) to boost Neoen’s Goyder wind farm – which will provide electricity to BHP’s copper mine in[…]

Tembo E-LV BV, a subsidiary of the Nasdaq listed B Corp, VivoPower International PLC, says it has begun delivery of its next generation Electric Utility Vehicle (EUV) powertrain conversion kits. The first delivery of kit components were made to Access Industrial Mining Inc, Tembo’s exclusive distributor in Canada. Following completion of Access’s successful testing program[…]

SpectraFlow Analytics says it has received a second order from Vale for a Crossbelt Analyzer as part of the mining company’s quality monitoring processes at its iron ore dispatch terminal of Ponta da Madeira (TMPM), in Maranhão, Brazil. While it is the second order from Vale, it is the third order for a minerals Crossbelt[…]

It’s home to one of Europe’s deepest mines – and now a small town in central Finland could host the continent’s first full-scale gravity energy store. The community of Pyhäjärvi, with just 5,000 inhabitants, lies 450 km north of Finland’s capital, Helsinki. Nearby lies Pyhäsalmi mine – Europe’s deepest zinc and copper mine – owned by[…]